Nielsen's Bakery closes in Homewood



Photo courtesy of Homewood-Flossmoor Patch



By Bob Bong

Southland Savvy

Nielsen’s Bakery closed last week at 2053 Ridge Road in Homewood, a victim of the economy and a broken oven. A sign on the door says the Ehlebracht family, who have owned and operated the bakery for the past 21 years, will try to find new owners that may reopen the bakery.

Palos Liquors now open
Palos Liquors opened recently at 12902 S. LaGrange Road in Palos Park in the former Urbas European Bakery and Deli. Ashok Patel is the owner. The store is open from 10 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays. The phone number is 708-671-1736.

Mexican drive-through opens
Taqueria El Ranchito Express opened recently at 10348 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Hills as a drive-through only restaurant. The restaurant is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The phone number is 708-599-0400.

5 Guys opens in Chicago Ridge

The 5 Guys Burgers and Fries gourmet hamburger joint opened last month at 9620 S. Ridgeland Ave. inside the Chicago Ridge Mall. Its phone number is 708-346-0380. Check out their menu at http://www.fiveguys.com/.

Firestone grand opening in Homer Glen

The Firestone Complete Auto Care center at 14018 S. Bell Road in Homer Glen will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. Friday. There will be giveaways for adults and entertainment for children all day Friday and Saturday.

Ditka to appear at Charley Horse

Former Bears head coach Mike Ditka will be signing bottles of his signature wine Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the New Lenox Charley Horse restaurant at 901 Lincoln Highway to benefit the Lincoln-Way Foundation. Bottles will be sold for a $30 or $50 donation. Anyone who makes a donation will get a $10 gift certificate good at any of the Charley Horse locations or 94West.